Main Area: Pain ManagementSite: Dene Barton Community Hospial, TauntonTown: TauntonHours: Part time - 18 hours per weekGrade: Band 6Salary: Pro rata, per annum (dependent on your experience)What’s the role? We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Psychologist to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary team & cover some of the Psychology clinics that are currently held in Taunton, Bridgwater, Wellington, South Petherton and Wincanton. A major part of the role will involve providing specialist evidence-based psychological assessments & interventions, for adults with complex psychological presentations. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues, in co-facilitating the Pain Management Program, Body Reprogramming Group & Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program & contributing to their ongoing development. In addition to clinical work, the role will involve providing consultation, training, education and support, to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team & related primary & secondary healthcare professionals. Who are you?Are you a fully qualified Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist with an active HCPC registration?Want to get involved in an innovative service that welcomes research & development initiatives?Keen to take an active role in auditing and evaluating our pain & psychology service provision?Hoping to join a small, friendly & supportive team?Happy to travel across the county to support our different clinic locations?Do you have a driving license & access to your own vehicle?No experience in Pain Management? No problem!This post would suit newly qualified clinical psychologists, or those wishing to develop additional skills & expertise.Who are we?The Somerset Community Pain Management Service is based at Dene Barton Community Hospital in Taunton & provides clinics throughout the county of Somerset.

Community Occupational Therapist, Band 6Main Area: Occupational TherapySite: West Mendip HospitalTown: GlastonburyHours: Part time - 21 hours per weekGrade: Band 6Do you want to be part of an exciting community rehabilitation team?Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to join the Integrated Rehabilitation Team based at West Mendip Community Hospital in Glastonbury? The role will provide person centered rehabilitation within Street, Glastonbury and Wells (and the surrounding rural villages) communities covering a wide range of clinical specialties including Falls and Neurology . The team already consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and Pharmacy Technician and is a super team to be part of.As part of this role you must have outstanding communication skills and a passion to work as a Senior member of the team.So if you are passionate about person centered rehabilitation, want to experience community working and continue to develop your skills come and join our team!Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading.

Main Area: PhysiotherapySite: TauntonTown: SomersetHours: Full time - 37.5 hours per weekGrade: Band 5Healthcare within Somerset is undergoing exciting changes with the merger of Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset Partnership Foundation Trust.This offers a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in an exciting and dynamic therapy team, within a Trust that places a strong emphasis on CPD, clinical supervision, preceptorship and staff development.Are you a final year Physiotherapy Student or a qualified Physiotherapist who is looking for their next opportunity working in Somerset?Due to expansion of the teams and internal development, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Physiotherapist to join the teams across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified Physiotherapists, with posts available within:Rotational Post. Based at Musgrove Park Hospital, TauntonThe post rotates through acute surgical, medical, neurology, stroke, orthopedics, ITU, respiratory, coop wards, outpatients, ESD, Integrated Rehabilitation team and the integrated joint emergency therapy team.This post will give the successful candidates the opportunity to gain all the core physiotherapy skills and the post holder will be supported in their role. They will also be fully supported with an excellent development program which includes supervision, competencies to achieve and in-service training.The successful candidate must be dynamic and flexible to the workload fluctuations, and understand the demands of working in an acute trust. They will be expected to take part in full 7 day working and the respiratory on call service.Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading.

Main Area: Psychologist (Autism Service)Site: Glanville HouseTown: BridgwaterHours: Part Time - 30Practitioner Psychologist (Band 7) Somerset Autism Spectrum ServiceWe are looking for an enthusiastic clinical or counselling psychologist to join our team in the Somerset Autism Spectrum Service (SASS). The service provides NICE recommended diagnostic assessments for adults with probable Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSM-5). In addition, the team aspires to offer time limited post diagnostic support for adults who have received the diagnosis. The team currently consists of Psychologists, an OT & Team Secretary.The successful applicant will have a commitment to offering person-centered, quality services to people with autism, some of whom may be experiencing enduring mental health difficulties. This post will draw heavily on your formulation skills as a fundamental part of the role. Core assessment skills will be important, however specialist knowledge & experience of Autism specific diagnostic tools is not a necessary requirement at the point of application, as you will receive training in these areas. We would like to appoint a practitioner psychologist who brings energy & enthusiasm to the team with a willingness to learn & freedom to bring new ideas.The post-holder will attend & take an active role in weekly team referrals meetings & will receive regular supervision. There are many opportunities for joint working, both within the team & with colleagues in the Trust. There is opportunity to be involved in training, consultancy & liaison opportunities as part of this role. It is an exciting time to join the service as we further develop our working practices. We are committed to maintaining & building upon links with adults with autism who have experience of using the service & we are developing a joint training model so that this experience can be shared. We have good links with the Exeter University Clinical Psychology training course & host Doctoral trainees

Main Area: Pediatric PhysiotherapistSite: Holly CourtTown: YeovilHours: Part Time - 22.5 hours a weekGrade: NHS AfC - Band 6The Children & Young People's Therapy Service (CYPTS) are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic & creative Band 6 Pediatric PT. The post is 3 days a week (0.6 FTE) within our Yeovil team. Please note that due to some current restructuring we may have further PT positions available at band 6 in our other team bases (Wells, Bridgwtaer, Taunton) over the coming months. We would welcome applicants who may be interested in these opportunities.The post holder will ideally have experience of working in an integrated community therapy service. The post holder will be required to assess & carry out interventions for children & young people with a range of motor, orthopedic, neurological & developmental difficulties, within skill mixed teams. The successful candidate will also manage their own caseload of children aged 0 – 19 yrs with developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, & other conditions, providing physiotherapy assessments, programs & intervention plans as well as have an understanding of the complex long term medical, social & learning needs of the patient group including awareness of SEND & Education & Healthcare Plans. The service, which was jointly commissioned in October 2009 by NHS Somerset & Somerset Local Authority, comprises Pediatric Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists as well as Therapy Support Practitioners & Administrators.The service is delivered by four integrated therapy teams working geographically across Somerset in clinics, schools, children’s centers, other preschool settings and family homes. We have a close working partnership with education & with health colleagues in other services. A post in the CYPTS provides the opportunity to develop integrated working with colleagues from OT & S & L Therapy as well as ongoing professional development as a physiotherapist

Day Hospital Support WorkerMain Area: Willowbank Day HospitalSite: Willowbank Day HospitalTown: WellsHours: Part Time - 30 hours per weekGrade: Band 3We are seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic member of the Day Hospital team which is part of the Older Person’s service covering the West Mendip locality. You will work in the Specialist Day Hospital using a person-centred approach, organising and facilitating social and therapeutic/cognitive stimulation activities tailored to the assessed needs of older people who experience varying degrees of memory and mental health problems.As part of this role you will also visit service users in their own home so you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. There will also be some specific administration roles you will be expected to cover in relation to the day hospital and having some IT skills would be an advantage. You must be committed to team work and multidisciplinary working. Good time management skills are essential, alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating an empathetic and compassionate approach.You will have some experience of working with older people with mental health problems.You will be joining an experienced and supportive team committed to the care of older people experiencing mental illness or memory problems. The Day Hospital links with the Older Person's Community Mental Health Team and wider services in the local community.We are looking to appoint to a part-time post covering 4 days of the week.Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading.

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Band 6 Main Area: Infection ControlSite: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Based at Musgrove Park HospitalTown: TauntonHours: Full time - 37.5 hours per weekGrade: Band 6We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 infection nurse to join the Infection Control Team. Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking healthcare professionals. You should have 2 years’ experience at Band 5 or above and a proven interest in infection prevention and control.You will be working as a member of a friendly, supportive specialized Infection Prevention and Control team and your role will include assisting in the surveillance and investigation of health care associated infections, educating and training staff in infection control practices. There will also be the opportunity to carry out other specific IP&C projects.The ability to make decisions, work well within a team in a fast paced environment and the ability to work independently when required is essential You will have excellent communication skills, be able to work flexibly and be committed to meeting deadlines and targets. You must display a passion for high quality patient focused care.The post will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital, however post holders will be expected to work across all Somerset NHS Trust locations as required, therefore being a car driver is essential.

Community Staff Nurse, Band 5 Main Area: District NursingSite: Burnham on Sea HospitalTown: Burnham On SeaContract: Hours: Various Hours AvailableGrade: Band 5As a District Nursing Team, we are privileged to offer nursing care in the home environment and work with a range of supporting services to tailor care to support the patient's needs.Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up Somerset NHS FT and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development.As a District Nurse within the North Sedgemoor Community, you will work with Integrated Teams. We are looking for an autonomous nurse who will be visiting patients & enabling them to stay in their own homes. You will also work alongside a variety of dedicated colleagues.We are able to offer preceptorships, clinical skills development and courses to support both management and clinical progression.We operate a service between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm over a seven day period including weekends and bank holidays.We are looking for a nurse with a passion to deliver quality care and support.Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading.

Emergency Nurse Practitioner / EP | GlastonburyAvailable Contract: 1 x Full time Permanent 1 x Part Time Fixed term (1 year)Main Area: Emergency Nurse PractitionerSite: GlastonburyTown: West MendipHours: 1 x Full time 37.5 hours / 1 x Part time 30 hrs/wkGrade: Band 7Salary: Per annum, pro rataThe Minor Injuries Unit based at Frome and West Mendip Community Hospitals (rotational post) are looking to recruit an Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Practitioner to join one of the largest employers in the South West.You will be a qualified ENP/EP with non-medical prescribing or the commitment to enrol and the first available funded course qualification & ALS, working with a team of 15 ENPS who deliver high-quality care within our busy Minor Injury’s Unit.Working with us you will be part of our Dynamic team with a broad scope of advanced practice including injury and illness. We embrace the variety and challenge of this role and it means we learn something new every day. We welcome applicants with a specialist interest in Emergency Care.We have a supportive senior nursing and management team who actively encourage innovation and education in order to achieve the highest standards of care and have a comprehensive CPD program.If you have now decided this role is for you and you want to take on this challenge within our MIU, we can offer you structured support to expand your scope of practice within our dedicated team as well as our generous trust benefits (including FREE Parking, FULL paid DBS check, Corporate Induction and many more!)Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading.

Emergency Nurse Practitioner / EP | Frome Available Contract: 1 x Full time Permanent 1 x Part Time Fixed term (1 year)Main Area: Emergency Nurse PractitionerSite: FromeTown: West MendipHours: 1 x Full time 37.5 hours / 1 x Part time 30 hrs/wkGrade: Band 7Salary: Per annum, pro rataThe Minor Injuries Unit based at Frome and West Mendip Community Hospitals (rotational post) are looking to recruit an Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Practitioner to join one of the largest employers in the South West.You will be a qualified ENP/EP with non-medical prescribing or the commitment to enrol and the first available funded course qualification & ALS, working with a team of 15 ENPS who deliver high-quality care within our busy Minor Injury’s Unit.Working with us you will be part of our Dynamic team with a broad scope of advanced practice including injury and illness. We embrace the variety and challenge of this role and it means we learn something new every day. We welcome applicants with a specialist interest in Emergency Care.We have a supportive senior nursing and management team who actively encourage innovation and education in order to achieve the highest standards of care and have a comprehensive CPD program. If you have now decided this role is for you and you want to take on this challenge within our MIU, we can offer you structured support to expand your scope of practice within our dedicated team as well as our generous trust benefits (including FREE Parking, FULL paid DBS check, Corporate Induction and many more!)Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading.